🌱 Where could Stewartville drivers find the cheapest diesel last week?

Greetings Stewartville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Where could Stewartville drivers find the cheapest diesel last week?
• How did Stewartville students really perform on this year's MCAs?

Also on today's calendar: Around The World Camp and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
• Friday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 63, low: 47.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel gas in cities in Olmsted County in week ending Sept. 19? (seminnesotanews.com) — Stewartville drivers can compare diesel prices across Olmsted County, with local stations among those offering some of the lowest reported rates during the week ending Sept. 19. The piece breaks down price ranges in Stewartville, Rochester, Byron, and nearby towns, and explains broader market forces that could keep fuel costs shifting in the weeks ahead.
   

• How did Southeast Minnesota schools do on the MCAs? (postbulletin.com) — Stewartville families can now see how their schools stacked up on this year's Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, with local students scoring in the low 50% range for reading and math and under 30% in science. The story compares Stewartville's performance to nearby districts like Byron, Chatfield, and Rochester, giving context on where local schools are excelling and where there's room to grow.
   

📸 Around Stewartville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stewartville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Around The World Camp →
  Boundless Playspace and Activity Center, 3825 Superior Dr NW, Rochester
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Sound Bath for Wellness →
  BCI Media Center, Stewartville
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Stewartville vs Byron →
  Byron High School, 1887 2nd Ave NW, Byron
  7:15 pm
Friday October 9
• Faribault at Stewartville →
  Stewartville High School, 500 4Th St SW, Stewartville
  7:00 pm
• Faribault Varsity Football @ Stewartville →
  Stewartville High School, 440 6th Ave SW, Stewartville
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Pine Island vs Stewartville →
  Stewartville High School, 440 6th Ave SW, Stewartville
  7:15 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Delano at Stewartville →
  Stewartville High School, 500 4Th St SW, Stewartville
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Preschool Dance Party →
  Rochester MN
  10:30 am
• Social Worker Hours →
  Rochester MN
  1:30 pm
• Feel Good Fiction Book Club →
  Rochester MN
  6:30 pm
• LWV Candidate Forum - Rochester School Board →
  Rochester MN
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• AM Espresso - North Rock Hospitality & Real Estate →
  220 South Broadway Ste 100, Rochester
• Rochester Endodontics 2026 CE Event →
  Rochester International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Drive Southwest, Rochester

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Teamwork Online posted a job opening for Ticket Seller in Rochester. Apply here.
• Benedictine Health System posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stewartville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rochester

• Mayo Clinic Unveils Name for New Downtown Rochester Entrance (krocnews.com)
• Rochester Students Achieve Academic Milestone for First Time in 14 Years (krocnews.com)
• 'Hard Seeing How Much He Is Dealing With': Rochester Nurse Returns Home After Brain Injury, Facing Long Road to Recovery (krocnews.com)

Byron

• 1926: Increase seen in home brew activity here (postbulletin.com)

Ok Stewartville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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